I am Samantha, it's great to meet you (at least virtually). As a wife and mom to two girls, the gravity of my job as a photographer is not lost on me. Documenting people's love stories is one of the high honors of my life. It's a responsibility I handle with great care and passion.

Love is captivating; I'm avidly driven by it and photography allows me to capture some of life's most celebrated moments. Photographed memories are priceless. I strive to tell a story with my images, capturing organic moments that naturally unfold, resulting in stunning imagery. I want my photos to evoke beauty and joy. I consider it an honor to document your season of love, growth and new beginnings.

I live in Michigan with my husband Brad and our daughters, Emery and Rowan. My faith is strong and my heart is open. Outside of the office my time is spent intentionally strengthening and growing in relationships with my family and friends. I love hosting people in my home, meaningful conversation and that first sip of coffee in the morning. I'm perfectly imperfect and choosing everyday to embrace the story that is my life.

We adore film photography, film images are luminous and ethereal. We photograph most of your wedding day and portrait session on film, incorporating some digital images when necessary. We pride ourselves on giving you a beautifully cohesive collection of images.

Samantha James Photography is a professional photography studio located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We specialize in film wedding photography. We are available to travel worldwide as destination wedding photographers.